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Extech DC clamp meter, large DC offset developed.

Just got a Extech 845 , 1000 amp AC/DC clamp with a basic DMM on it and IR.. I used the DC amp once, it worked.. put th...
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posted by jamie_ka1lpa
11 comments posted 10yrs posted by jamie_ka1lpa

Laptop power socket/plug problem

Been in there and resoldered , still intermittant. Don't think its a break inside the power lead. Seems to be in an ann...
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posted by diverse
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by diverse

replacing 12v halogens with LEDs?

I have been having severe problems with 12v halogen "spot"lights. My Satco strip seems to blow its individual internal...
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posted by dmanzaluni
15 comments posted 10yrs posted by dmanzaluni

Deoxt

I have not used it but just bought a spray can of Deoxit. From reading about it, it seems to be the greatest stuff for...
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posted by rmowery28146
40 comments posted 10yrs posted by rmowery28146

Mains hash problem

UK, 240V low power practise amp with 2 wire cable and no earth wire. Loud mains hash but finger touch the metal chassis...
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posted by diverse
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by diverse

Spaghetti slimming effects

"Science Unlocks Slimming Effects of Spaghetti" by Premack, Rachel. Washington Post July 7, 2016 p.A3
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posted by bruce2bowser
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Vivitar Vivicam3740.

Pretty weird behavior.................................. Took a picture yesterday, tried to copy it to HDD and it disapp...
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posted by gangprobing.alien
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by gangprobing.alien

POTS Problem

Hello, all. In addition to cellular service I still maintain a copper-back-to-central office phone line at my residence...
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posted by arl_123234
10 comments posted 10yrs posted by arl_123234

DATA I/O 21A

Hello all, really trying my luck here: does anybody have a DATA I/O 21A (E)EPROM programmer and can help me with some t...
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posted by frank
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Powering up a Tektronics 2440 scope after 8 years

I have had a scope sitting idle for about 8 years and am about to power it up. Should I use a variac and build up the vo...
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posted by coffee.java.beans
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Loose micro USB cables

A new cable works wonderfully. For maybe 6 weeks. Then when I use the Samsung phone while charging... "Beep-boop, beep-...
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posted by not
32 comments posted 10yrs posted by not

Computer Accessories | Computer Stores

Read the reviews of computer accessories and find the best one that suits to your needs by contacting the experts throu...
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posted by samuelcharles921
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by samuelcharles921

KLH 100 table radio service info (again)

Hello all, Does anyone have a service manual for a KLH 100 table radio that they would be willing to sell, copy or lend...
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posted by tim
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by tim